Chapter 498: The Secret of an Emperor?

Good news stays hidden, while bad news spreads far and wide!
Huang Sha, the deputy leader of the First-Class Hall, along with thousands of its elite fighters, failed in their attempt to capture Happy in their stronghold and were instead slaughtered. The news of Happy and his two companions leaving triumphantly spread throughout the martial world in an instant.
The reputation of the First-Class Hall declined.
To even greater shock, the hall lost over a thousand more people at a ferry crossing less than a hundred miles south of the capital city…
Throughout it all, Happy didn’t lift a hand.
Feng Ling, wielding a magic zither, swept through the entire ferry crossing! Amidst the intense melodies, waves surged like mountains, and sound blades and water blades merged together, turning her into a reaper of lives as she took complete control of the battlefield. Yin Hu, meanwhile, performed the legendary “Red Flame Palm” underwater, making the members of the First-Class Hall experience what it meant to face “fire and ice at once.”
Afterward, instead of feeling pressured, the three of them casually entered the nearest city and swiftly destroyed a branch of the First-Class Hall, leaving a message:
“If we encounter anyone else on our way, we’ll destroy another branch!”
The First-Class Hall’s attempt to save face not only failed but also cost them their dignity…
Rumors spread everywhere in the official forums and among martial artists across the world!
Happy! Yin Hu! Feng Ling!
Who could stand against this trio? Feng Ling’s magic zither cleared the battlefield, while Yin Hu and Happy were top-tier experts—Yin Hu excelled in combat, his Red Flame Palm capable of draining an enemy’s internal energy, and Happy was a representative of the greatest martial artists. No matter whether the First-Class Hall sent a large force to attack or elite fighters to seek revenge, they had no chance of success.
If the three were truly provoked and started sweeping through everything in their path, the forces and territories of the First-Class Hall north of the Yangtze River might suffer a devastating purge.
Of course…
This was merely rumor among the martial world.
…
After leaving the capital, the three headed south. Though unhurried, they weren’t leisurely tourists either. The three of them, on three horses, attracted the attention of many players along the way!
Happy still wore ordinary clothes and a conical hat, dressed like a typical martial artist, while Yin Hu remained covered by his silver mask, cold and expressionless.
Only Feng Ling, with her magic zither resting on the horse’s back, seemed ready to strike at any moment, eager for battle!

“After playing for so long, today is the most exciting—so thrilling!” Windchime’s excitement didn’t fade as she chattered nonstop on horseback. “I heard that in the past, no one ever dared to kill inside the city. As soon as they started, they were caught by the patrol guards. Who would have thought we could kill so many people without any problems and still get away…”
“It was because we weren’t strong enough before. From now on, we need to be extremely careful even when walking in the city!” Happy explained.
The need to be extremely careful when in the city would normally be criticized if said by others, but coming from Happy, it carried great credibility. Windchime nodded in agreement, and Silver Fox also silently nodded.
“By the way, by destroying one of the First-Class Hall’s branches as a warning, I believe Mengyun will sense our determination and probably won’t risk sending people to stop us again.” Silver Fox spoke to Happy, but glanced at Windchime with concern: “Windchime, it’s better to put away your zither and case when you’re not using them. They’re too eye-catching.”
“What if the people from the First-Class Hall can’t find us? Others might think we’re timid…” Windchime replied confidently. She was quite honest, showing no hesitation about hoping the people from the First-Class Hall would chase after them so they could fight again.
Happy and Silver Fox exchanged a helpless smile.
This girl—though she seems gentle on the outside—has just as much violence in her as any man. No wonder she could inherit the legacy of the “Six-Fingered Zither Demon.” She’s basically a little witch.
Well.
The two were too lazy to persuade her. As Windchime said, with the three of them together, the First-Class Hall simply didn’t have the strength to stop them, unless Mengyun, Bloodclothes, and Zhou Yu personally stepped in, gathering all the First-Class Hall’s experts at once, ready to sacrifice thousands of people, including Mengyun and the others…
Happy believed Mengyun wouldn’t take such a reckless and unwise action.
He wasn’t like the people from the Heroic Gate. The Mu family’s core vault contained several healing elixirs, and in a real fight, the First-Class Hall wouldn’t just fail to kill him—they might even be destroyed.
“By the way.”
Seeing that the two remained silent, Windchime couldn’t help but start talking again: “Brother Happy, Brother Silver Fox, what do you think? If the three of us travel together from now on, will we be invincible?”
“You silly girl, stop putting yourself on the spot. Happy is already invincible even without us.”
Silver Fox and Windchime were already close friends. He knew Windchime was carefree and naive, so he wasn’t worried she’d be hurt.
Sure enough.

Wind Bell thought for a moment and nodded. “That’s right. Happy Brother hasn’t lost a single battle so far. Even the masters of the Wuwei Realm can’t do anything to him—he’s already invincible in the world…” Hearing this, Happy’s mind involuntarily flashed with the image of someone who put him under great pressure. The thought of that person’s promise made his mood grow solemn. “Invincible in the world? Hah…” With a self-mocking laugh, Happy slowly closed his eyes. “There are many masters in this world.” Silver Fox immediately noticed the change in Happy’s mood, frowned slightly, and seemed to understand. “I’m just wondering if the three of us together could defeat an Emperor…” “!!!” As soon as those words were spoken, Silver Fox and Wind Bell both stopped their horses, stunned and confused! Silver Fox reacted quickly, his tone turning serious. “Have you encountered an Emperor?” Wind Bell’s eyes widened, filled with disbelief. She had always thought that Happy was the strongest master in the martial world, without a doubt—especially after witnessing him break into the Ruyang Royal Mansion today and rescue Zhou Zhiruo from the four great masters to take her out of the city. She never expected… Happy to suddenly throw such a shocking piece of information at her at a time when she was in high spirits. “Silver Fox, do you remember you telling me that many people in reality who know some martial arts will have a greater advantage in the game than us ordinary people?” Staring at Happy’s serious expression, Silver Fox nodded slowly and gravely. “That’s right. Besides those who know martial arts, there are also those from special military regions… and some martial artists from society… They’re just like us. Additionally, there are top mercenaries who wander around—these people know the vital points of the human body better than ordinary people and have a stronger fighting instinct. As for the ‘Emperor’ you mentioned, I don’t know which category he belongs to, but if you think that the two of us together aren’t his match, then he must belong to the latter group!” Silver Fox said solemnly, “Such people don’t lack money, which fits perfectly with the description of an ‘Emperor’ who doesn’t join any organization or get close to anyone in the early stages.”